Despite Con de Lange’s 3-35, the Spitfires reached their target with eight balls to spare as former West Indies international Nash - well supported by Geraint Jones - hammered an unbeaten 70 off just 52 deliveries.

Northants opted to bat and Kyle Coetzer was unfortunate to be run out for 11 when bowler Simon Cook tipped Rob Newton’s straight drive on to the stumps at the non-striker’s end.

Newton himself clobbered 45 off 41 balls before he was sharply taken at short midwicket by Coles off James Tredwell.